Open AccessComparison of Efficacy and Safety of XEN45 Implant Versus Trabeculectomy in Asian Eyes
Author(s) -
Ae Ra Kee,
Cherng Hui Vivien Yip,
Chun Hau Chua,
Chin Hou Bryan Ang,
Youwei Jeremy Hu,
Xiner Guo,
Wei Leon Leonard Yip
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of glaucoma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.11
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1536-481X
pISSN - 1057-0829
DOI - 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001954
Subject(s) - phacoemulsification , medicine , trabeculectomy , glaucoma , trab , intraocular pressure , ophthalmology , implant , surgery , visual acuity , disease , graves' disease
Combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy is able to achieve greater reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP), higher rates of complete surgical success and fewer postoperative manipulations and visits compared with combined phacoemulsification and Xen implantation in glaucomatous eyes.